AFAR Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of afar

as in mile

a long distance the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar

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Recent Examples of afar

Noun

In the old days, few people thought twice about listing their home phones; they were published in the local phone book, but accessing the white pages from afar was enough of a chore to discourage, say, stalkers. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019 What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city? — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019

Adverb

But millions more monitor the livestream from afar, eagerly awaiting the next big announcements. — Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 As with Jakucionis, Larsson could be a key component amid depleted Heat depth with an Antetokounmpo deal — or the Heat might have to watch his development from afar, if dealt in an Antetokounmpo deal. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for afar

Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar

Noun

His body was eventually spotted by a Flight for Life crew approximately two miles downstream from where he was swept away.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mile

Adverb

Kendall Jenner both sported their own UPF clothing and accessories during her vacation abroad on her Euro Summer.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
For centuries, our shores have welcomed those from abroad looking for the opportunity to grow, build, and achieve.

— Nancy Hagans, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of abroad

Adverb

The best hunters are those that, over many years afield, have committed to memory mental photographs of habitat that produced and those that did not.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Farther afield is the rest of the center, which includes a museum, offices for the Obama Foundation, several basketball courts, a branch of the Chicago Public Library, and a playground.

— Kate Wagner, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of afield

Adverb

One person, an 83-year-old man, was killed by a drone attack elsewhere in Moscow region on Sunday, according to Vorobiev.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
According to The Wadsworth, there were long lines to get in to the MATRIX space and a big turnout for the opening reception and for the live band playing elsewhere in the museum.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of elsewhere

Adverb

This coming season sees City with a new manager in Enzo Maresca, who has big shoes to fill given Guardiola’s immensely successful 10-season reign before stepping away in late May.

— Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Which of them partners Virgil van Dijk in the opening game of the season away to Newcastle is the decision Iraola has to make.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026